Weather & Climate in Warfield, KY

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Warfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 710 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	55.1°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	710 ft (216 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density	404/sq mi
Coordinates	37.8391°N, 82.4223°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Martin County County
Nearest Airport	West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"

29% above US avg

Snowfall 17.4"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.12"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	49.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	99.9 / 100
Community Resilience	3.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Nov 10, 2012	6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky	M4.2	96 km	17 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	132 km	1 km
Apr 24, 2009	7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio	M3.4	119 km	8 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	147 km	2 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	121 km	5 km
Sep 8, 1990	5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky	M3.3	124 km	0 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	97 km	0 km
Feb 3, 2025	2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio	M3.1	121 km	26 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	147 km	9 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	105 km	7 km
Apr 25, 2020	2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky	M2.9	106 km	27 km
Aug 14, 2009	4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia	M2.9	120 km	16 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	85 km	11 km
May 6, 2002	3 km SE of Racine, Ohio	M2.8	132 km	5 km
May 22, 2024	18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky	M2.7	120 km	13 km
Nov 8, 1990	6 km WSW of Cumberland, Kentucky	M2.7	113 km	3 km
Feb 8, 2005	15 km E of Vansant, Virginia	M2.7	81 km	9 km
Jun 21, 2017	1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia	M2.7	98 km	17 km
May 11, 2015	5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky	M2.6	141 km	11 km
Mar 8, 2016	0 km N of Thurman, Ohio	M2.6	119 km	20 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

83 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 65 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	77 km	49.0 mi	2
Apr 8, 1965	EF3	62 km	6.9 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	85 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	58 km	1.1 mi	0
Jul 4, 2016	EF2	34 km	2.6 mi	0
Feb 29, 2012	EF2	83 km	6.3 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	87 km	1.7 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	99 km	24.0 mi	0
Sep 29, 1972	EF2	56 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	88 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	80 km	5.1 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	79 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	67 km	4.2 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	61 km	0.6 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	89 km	7.9 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	90 km	0.4 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	92 km	0.8 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	84 km	8.5 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	73 km	1.1 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	85 km	1.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	UNNAMED	66,345	52 km
1987	UNNAMED	66,145	93 km
1987	BRUSHY	61,231	26 km
1987	UNNAMED	41,794	35 km
1987	UNNAMED	38,312	11 km
1987	UNNAMED	32,565	43 km
1991	KAYFORD MOUNTAIN	31,509	93 km
1991	JENNINGS CREEK	29,308	8 km
1987	UNNAMED	27,317	19 km
1991	WHITE OAK BRANCH	25,550	70 km
1987	ELLIS CREEK	24,070	85 km
1991	UNNAMED	22,282	50 km
1987	UNNAMED	21,562	26 km
1987	UNNAMED	20,994	44 km
1991	TUG RIVER	20,813	33 km
2001	UNNAMED	18,013	85 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,759	61 km
1991	UNNAMED	17,406	67 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,328	67 km
1991	BROWNS BRANCH	17,324	74 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	3.3 in
March	45°F (7°C)	3.9 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.5 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.1 in
July	74°F (24°C)	5.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.0 in
September	67°F (19°C)	3.4 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.0 in	Driest
November	46°F (8°C)	3.6 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.7 in

Warfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.0").

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